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Pat_B
Good for you Pat. You'll never completely catch up with the modern world but that shouldn't stop you from trying. I just bought a hardback for Ell's Christmas and simply holding it gives me pleasure. The only problem is that I know and she knows that she won't be able to hold it up to read it - no more snuggling into the pillows and holding the book up.
We both have a hankering to try an electronic book - it's time to move on, but we will still keep hardbacks as pets.
posted by
johnmacnab
on December 18, 2010 at 1:09 PM
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Pat
Like you, I adore the feel of a book in my hand...the smell of paper, the ink. There is something intimate about it but one thing to consider...an electronic book is never out of stock! 
I won't be taking a Kindle into the bathtub with me to read while I enjoy the pleasures of a bubble bath and a good book, so there shall always be a need a book with real pages and ink.
posted by
Bel_
on December 15, 2010 at 6:57 PM
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If anyone can, and will, do it, it is you.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 14, 2010 at 8:11 AM
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I sympathize with you.....
But I have to admit that my Kindle has increased my reading threefold......more books and expanded horizons......and....I save money, don't use as much gas (download books through the cell towers) and use less trees.....wait! OMG, It's turning me into a tree-hugger!
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on December 14, 2010 at 3:27 AM
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I agree with Malcolm - sounds like a plan. I just downloaded my first book on Kindle yesterday - the kids gave it to me for my birthday this summer. I love the smell of paper books too, so kept putting it off, reluctant to give up my buggy whip. Then the hydro went off, and I realized that the Kindle (with its battery) is easier to read than a book by candle light. It is an excellent idea for students! Guess I'll get with the times. Good post!
posted by
adnohr
on December 14, 2010 at 2:41 AM
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PatB
Some great thoughts there and last week I even went online to look up e-publishers but all I got was frustrated, think I'm not interested enough or something. Good luck luv.
posted by
WileyJohn
on December 13, 2010 at 8:01 PM
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Great post and the truth is I am dragging my feet...no I never want to
strain my eyes reading one of those little devices and I love the smell of books...I acknowledge that I am a dinosaur though and to sell, one has to get with the programme.
posted by
Kabu
on December 13, 2010 at 5:04 PM
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Yes, sounds like a plan
I've bought a Kindle for Susan this Christmas (if it ever arrives) so I'll let you know how she gets on with it.
posted by
malcolm
on December 13, 2010 at 8:05 AM
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